Where to go in India in June

Top picks for June

Costs are for two people sharing a room — stay, food, local transport and entry — and exclude travel to the destination.

#1

Leh

Ladakh

Fit 90/100

Capital of the Trans-Himalaya

June: 17°C days — and inside the recommended window.

Hemis Festival

From ₹6,100 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#2

Nubra Valley

Ladakh

Fit 90/100

Valley of Sand Dunes & Camels

June: 16°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹6,460 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#3

Pahalgam

Jammu & Kashmir

Fit 89/100

Valley of Shepherds

June: comfortable 23°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹6,360 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#4

Pangong Lake

Ladakh

Fit 85/100

4,350m High-Altitude Lake

June: 12°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹7,640 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#5

Srinagar

Jammu & Kashmir

Fit 83/100

Venice of the East

June: 7 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹5,840 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#6

Sonmarg

Jammu & Kashmir

Fit 83/100

Meadow of Gold

June: 7 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹6,100 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#7

Gangotri

Uttarakhand

Fit 83/100

Source of the Sacred Ganga

June: 10 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹5,120 for two, 3 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#8

Auli

Uttarakhand

Fit 83/100

India's Top Ski Resort

June: 9 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹5,960 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#9

Yercaud

Tamil Nadu

Fit 83/100

Poor Man's Ooty in the Shevaroy Hills

June: 8 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹4,090 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#10

Hemis Monastery

Ladakh

Fit 82/100

Largest Monastery in Ladakh

June: 14°C days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹5,150 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#11

Badrinath

Uttarakhand

Fit 79/100

Abode of Lord Vishnu — Char Dham

June: 9 rainy days — and inside the recommended window.

From ₹3,770 for two, 2 days · excl. travel, June rates

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#12

Rameswaram

Tamil Nadu

Fit 79/100

Sacred Island & Corridor to Sri Lanka

June: comfortable 30°C days — and outside the recommended window.

From ₹3,000 for two, 2 days · excl. travel

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By kind of trip

The best-placed June options in each category — only categories with at least three in season are shown.

Festivals that can fall in June

Many follow lunar calendars and move every year — confirm the dates before booking anything non-refundable.

Skip in June

Shut this month, or at their weakest — with the nearest similar place that is in season.

• Rann of KutchClosed

  The White Rann floods completely during monsoon (June–September) and remains marshy through October. The salt desert is only fully accessible November–March, with the Rann Utsav festival running November–February.

  Try Lansdowne

• Namdapha National ParkClosed

  Namdapha closes June–September as monsoon rains render all jungle trails impassable. Best November–March. Inner Line Permit mandatory — obtain at the Miao checkpoint. Very limited accommodation: book the Deban forest rest house months ahead.

• Baratang IslandClosed

  Baratang boat services are frequently suspended June–September due to rough seas and Jarawa Tribal Reserve restrictions. Cave access requires a forest permit and government convoy escort — verify availability in advance.

  Try Lansdowne

• DawkiClosed

  The Umngot River turns completely murky brown June–September as monsoon sediment washes in — the signature crystal-clear floating-boat illusion disappears entirely. Boats may be suspended during peak rainfall. Visit October–May only.

  Try Lansdowne

• Kaziranga National ParkClosed

  Kaziranga National Park closes mid-April to mid-October due to Brahmaputra flooding. The park is open November–April only. Book jeep safari slots ahead in peak season.

• Manas National ParkClosed

  Manas National Park closes June–October for the monsoon. Best visited November–April when tiger, elephant, and golden langur sightings are highest and jungle tracks are accessible.

• Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)Closed

  Monsoon (June–September) brings rough seas, frequent ferry cancellations, and suspended water activities. Most dive operators and beach shacks close. Inter-island ferries are irregular. Best October–May for diving, snorkelling, and beach weather.

• KavarattiClosed

  Lakshadweep requires a permit. June–September monsoon halts most tourism.

• Minicoy IslandClosed

  Lakshadweep requires a permit. June–September monsoon brings rough seas — most services suspended.

• Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)Closed

  Monsoon (June–September) brings rough seas and ferry cancellations to Neil Island. Water sports and snorkelling are unavailable. Best October–May for calm waters and beach experiences.

• BhubaneswarFit 37/100

  June: rain on 19 days, hot at 34°C — and outside the recommended window.

• RaipurFit 38/100

  June: rain on 14 days, hot at 36°C — and outside the recommended window.

  Try Mysuru